BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST

This delicious breakfast or brunch dish was inspired by a friend of mine, she was getting tired of making the same old blueberry pancakes every Sunday, so we came up with this and everyone loved it. We served it at a brunch and everyone wanted seconds. Good thing we made two! I hope you try it and like it.

12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

SAUCE:

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon butter

Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place half in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and syrup; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover; bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until center is set.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in blueberries; reduce heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries have burst. Stir in butter until melted. Serve with French toast. Yield: 6-8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).


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